1) Syntax is a London b… Read Full Bio ↴At least four artists share the name Syntax:
1) Syntax is a London based electronic duo formed in 2002 by the musicians Mike Tournier (ex-member of Fluke) and Jan Burton (also the band's vocalist). They are best known for the songs "Pride", "Pray" and "Bliss".
After the success of the album Risotto by Fluke, Mike Tournier wanted to move to a much darker production style. He left Fluke and founded Syntax with Jan Burton in 2002.
In 2004, Syntax released their debut album Meccano Mind on Illustrious Records. The Japanese edition included three additional tracks, entitled "Sexograph", "Woman", and "Love Song (I Wonder Why)". Three singles were issued: "Pray" (#28 UK), "Message" and "Bliss" (#69 UK).
The band suffered poor album sales, possibly due to a lack of support from their record label and a lack of overall recognition. In 2004 the group split. However, their music featured on various TV series, film and games like The O.C., Nip/Tuck, The Invisible and DRIV3R.
A few years after split, Syntax reformed and currently they work on their second album.
2) An Australian hip hop artist: The name might not immediately ring a bell, but if you've been familiar with Australian Hip Hop long enough, you've more than likely been exposed to the Gold Coast rappers not inconsiderable talents.
As co-front man for illustrious local hip hop group Trace Elements, more than likely you've seen him around at a more than a few shows, having supported a stable of home grown artists on tours with Bliss N Eso, Phrase, Delta and international acts such as Mobb Deep, QBert, Supernatural and west coast veteran Xzibit.
When thinking Syntax, think of effortless hooks like Q-Tip, mixed with the lyrics of Big L, and the soulful truth of Little Brother's Phonte.
Breaking free of the Trace Elements mould, and former partners Tactic One and Australian hip hop producer extraordinaire M-Phazes, Syntax is about to drop his first debut release 'The Musical'; two years of collaborative effort with arguably Australia's best producer talent, culminating in a zenith of musical numbers that are expertly laced with the overtones of hip hop music's greatest artists.
All the world is a stage, set to the soundtrack of Australia's most indelible new artist.
3) An alias of the Japanese visual and electronic music artist, Shigetomo Yamamoto.
4) A grindcore band from Los Angeles.
Recorded a demo in 2009, released in 2011 as cassette by Left Handed Path Records. Released a second demo in 2012.
Pray
Syntax Lyrics
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Now you see you're slowly going insane
You don't even know your face or name
Stand up now we've got to break this chain
Now do you see the feeling in your eyes
Do you know the things that make you cry
There are things that money just wont buy
No I don't advocate God
And you don't seem to find love
Don't waste time praying
Get on with finding
Just as you began to find your way
I found you there with just bad words to say
Get out of here you're just a waste of space
You're on your own it's you and your disgrace
It's been a long time coming
But now you've found some loving
Don't throw it all away now
Don't get on your knees and pray now
The lyrics to Syntax's song Pray seem to center around the themes of self-awareness, self-improvement, and the futility of relying on prayer or external solutions to solve one's problems. The song starts with the singer telling the listener that they are "breaking up again" and "slowly going insane." The listener is disconnected from themselves and their own identity, "You don't even know your face or name." The situation seems dire, and the singer urges the listener to take action: "Stand up now we've got to break this chain."
The next verse brings up the idea of emotional intelligence, and the importance of understanding what makes us feel and act certain ways. The singer asks if the listener can "see the feeling in your eyes" and "know the things that make you cry." They emphasize that these are things that can't simply be bought with money. The listener is urged to "trust and try" rather than just pray or wish for things to get better.
The final verse seems to suggest that the listener has been stuck in their ways for a long time, causing damage to themselves and others. However, the singer acknowledges that the listener has finally found some love and urges them not to "throw it all away." The final line, "Don't get on your knees and pray now," is a powerful statement against waiting for external solutions to one's problems. The song seems to suggest that the true solution lies within oneself, and that it's up to the individual to take action and make positive changes in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you see you're breaking up again
You're having trouble holding yourself together and it's starting to show.
Now you see you're slowly going insane
You're losing your grip on reality and it's a gradual process.
You don't even know your face or name
You're losing your sense of self and identity.
Stand up now we've got to break this chain
We need to take action to stop this from continuing and breaking free from the cycle.
Now do you see the feeling in your eyes
You should be aware of the emotions that you're displaying through your eyes.
Do you know the things that make you cry
You should understand what triggers your feelings of sadness.
There are things that money just wont buy
There are some things that can't be purchased with money.
Wake up now you got to trust and try
You need to be awake and take a chance by putting your trust in something new.
No I don't advocate God
I don't support the idea of a higher power governing our lives.
And you don't seem to find love
You're having difficulty finding love and connection with others.
Don't waste time praying
Don't spend your time hoping for a miracle to occur without taking any action.
Get on with finding
Focus on actively seeking what you want instead of waiting for it to come to you.
Just as you began to find your way
You were beginning to figure things out and find a direction in life.
I found you there with just bad words to say
But then you started expressing negative thoughts and opinions.
Get out of here you're just a waste of space
You're not contributing anything positive and should leave this space.
You're on your own it's you and your disgrace
You're alone and responsible for the negative consequences of your actions.
It's been a long time coming
This moment has been building up for a while.
But now you've found some loving
But now you've finally found some love and connection with others.
Don't throw it all away now
Don't let your past negative behavior ruin what you've found.
Don't get on your knees and pray now
Don't rely on prayer alone, take action to make positive changes.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JAMES TOURNIER, JANET WISNER BURTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@steelyman08
Just brilliant! ♥
@dannyporter3580
I am obsessed with this song
@isaiahrevira685
Finally, this song is back
@leehearn6366
Now you see you're breaking up again
Now you see you're slowly going insane
You don't even know your face or name
Stand up now we've got to break this chain
Now do you see the feeling in your eyes
Do you know the things that make you cry
There are things that money just won't buy
Wake up now you got to trust and try
No I don't advocate god
And you don't seem to find love
Don't waste time praying
Get on with finding
Just as you began to find your way
I found you there with just bad words to say
Get out of here you're just a waste of space
You're on your own it's you and your disgrace
No I don't advocate god
And you don't seem to find love
Don't waste time praying
Get on with finding
It's been a long time coming
But now you've found some loving
Don't throw it all away now
Don't get on your knees and pray now
No I don't advocate god
And you don't seem to find love
Don't waste time praying
Get on with finding
@dannyporter3580
Thanks for posting the lyrics. I am obsessed with this song
@luckyonair5948
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